How do you say are in Persian?

The Persian word for "are" depends on the context and the subject of the sentence. Here are a few options:

Formal/Polite:

* هستند (Hestand) - This is the plural form of "are" and is used when referring to multiple people or things.

* هستید (Hesatid) - This is the plural form of "are" used when addressing a group of people or when showing respect.

Informal:

* هستن (Hestan) - This is the informal plural form of "are."

* اند (And) - This is a more poetic or literary way of saying "are."

For singular subjects:

* است (Est) - This is the singular form of "is," which can also be used as "are" in certain contexts, especially when referring to a single person or thing.

Example Sentences:

* آنها دانشجو هستند. (Anha daneshjoo hestand.) - They are students.

* شما چگونه هستید؟ (Shoma chegoone hesatid?) - How are you? (formal)

* ما آماده هستیم. (Ma amade hestim.) - We are ready.

* کتاب ها روی میز اند. (Ketabha rooye miz and.) - The books are on the table.

Choosing the right word for "are" in Persian depends on the formality of the situation and the grammatical structure of the sentence.